In addition to the traditional relief and intaglio processes, which involve cutting into a block or plate, there are other methods of printmaking which do not, known as planographic processes. Traditionally the term planographic relates primarily to lithography but in recent years its usage has grown to encompass screenprint, and the various photomechanical and digital processes.
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Lithograph
Lithography is a chemical process based on the fact that water and grease repel each other. -
Monotype
A monotype is a unique print, made by applying paint or printing ink to a metal plate or other surface. The image is transferred to paper either manually by rubbing or by using a press, creating a print that is typically painterly in effect. -
Screenprint
Screenprint, also known as silkscreen or serigraphy, is a stencil-based printmaking technique in which fabric, originally silk, is stretched across a wooden frame to create a screen.
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A Buyer's Guide to Prints